Meet Coy Halper | Birth and Postpartum Doula and Yoga Teacher

We had the good fortune of connecting with Coy Halper and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Coy, how does your business help the community?
The vision behind The Maternity Movement is to transform the way we approach care and education for new and growing families. Becoming a parent is often clouded in mystery, but it doesn’t have to be. As someone who holds knowledge about the birthing process, I believe that information should be readily available and shared.

Women deserve support while birthing. They deserve to understand what their bodies are capable of and how to navigate the healthcare system with confidence, not fear. I meet families where they are, including financially, because everyone deserves access to informed, compassionate care.

I believe that one positive birth or newborn experience can create a ripple effect: it shapes how we raise our children and how future generations approach birth. Birth should be a community effort. Welcoming a baby is a blessing to the family and to the community, and we shouldn’t have to do it alone.

I often hear from clients during our postpartum integration visits just how impactful having the support of a doula was for them. Many tell me they began the journey with fear, but now look back on the experience with a sense of empowerment. The power of this work is that it can transform how women see themselves and what they’re truly capable of.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The Maternity Movement came to me like a loud message and I’ve been following that voice ever since.

I’m deeply inspired by the power of women and the wisdom of the body. No matter where you are in the world, women dilate the same. That universality is profound and it reminds me that birth is both deeply personal and deeply collective.

My journey into this work began with a personal question: Was I strong enough to give birth? Before becoming a mother myself, I wanted to witness birth firsthand. I signed up for my first doula training and asked a coworker if she would allow me into her birth space. She said yes and gifted me one of the most transformative experiences of my life.

That experience showed me what birth can be like within the hospital system. She shared her questions and feelings with me throughout the process. I held her hand as she labored, and when she ultimately needed a cesarean birth, I stayed by her side while her partner went with the baby. In a moment when she might have otherwise been alone, I was there.

That night, I realized two things: First, that I was now ready to step into the depth and complexity of the birth process for myself, now that I had shed the unrealistic ideas of birth shaped by TV and movies. Second, that families universally deserve emotional and relational support during one of the most significant transitions of their lives.

Our medical system tends to cover the logistics of birth; doulas hold the emotional space. We’re there to offer reassurance, presence, and grounded support. I can’t be there for everyone, but for those I can serve, it’s an immense honor.

This work isn’t easy. It means being on call, showing up at births in the middle of the night, sometimes several nights in a row. But what I get in return is to witness something sacred: the raw and powerful experience of bringing life into the world. That keeps me grounded and grateful.

And when things feel overwhelming or uncertain, I come back to that original voice, the one that called me to this path. It continues to guide me. As my offerings grow and evolve, I think about the women they might reach and how they might change the way they experience birth.

My hope is that we remember the ancient wisdom that lives in our bodies, and that we return to birth as something not just medical, but deeply human.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My family and I live in Boulder, Colorado, tucked into the foothills and surrounded by ponderosa pines. When a close friend comes to visit, I like to make sure we spend time both in nature and in town.

We usually start with the trails in my neighborhood or nearby. One of my favorite places to share is my secret swimming hole on Left Hand Creek. The mountain water is always cold and crystal clear.

We always make two visits to Pearl Street Mall. The first is during the day, which is perfect for watching street performers, popping into shops, and grabbing lunch at Rosetta Hall, which is a vibrant food hall with a rooftop view of the Flatirons.

Then we return at night, when the twinkle lights give it a completely different vibe. We might have sushi at Japango or grab a rich sipping chocolate from Peace, Love and Chocolate before taking a slow stroll through town.

We might take a scenic drive up Flagstaff Road to watch the sunset. Or if it’s fall, head to Nederland and across the Peak to Peak Highway to see the leaves changing.

What makes Boulder special is that you can start your morning on a trail and end your evening with good food and soulful conversation. That’s the experience I love to share when someone I care about comes to town.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I’d like to dedicate my shoutout to the Doula Thrive program. I was fortunate to take part in their year-long mentorship, and it truly transformed how I approach my work and support the families I serve.

Through Doula Thrive, I gained not just knowledge, but a deeper understanding of how to listen. The mentorship and community they offered reminded me that this work is as much about heart as it is about knowledge. I’m incredibly proud and grateful to say my teachings come from their lineage.

I also want to give a special shoutout to my ultimate teacher, my daughter Talia. Her wisdom radiates in a way that’s impossible not to soak up. She constantly teaches me how to listen, how to show up with compassion, and how to move through the world with love.

Website: https://www.maternity-movement.com

Image Credits
Kylie Bree Photography